Contractor Talk - Construction and Remodeling Site
CLICK HERE AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY...IT'S FREE!
Go Back   Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum > Community > Off Topic (Non Trade)
Flu nailed this weeks work! Flu nailed this weeks work!
Register Contractor Blogs FAQ Chat Room Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 11-11-2009, 07:36 AM   #1
Pro
Trade: interior trim
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kane Co. Illinois
Posts: 625
Flu nailed this weeks work!
We were supposed to start a small basement job today.

Yesterday the homeowner called--The whole family is home sick!!!!

Damn,now what to do to make money until Monday.

Better this than not working because we are sick,I guess.

There are some nasty bugs going around-----MIKE-------

mikeswoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. ContractorTalk.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task!

Join Contractor Talk

Join the #1 Contractor Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

ContractorTalk.com - Are you a Professional Contractor? If so we invite you to join our community and see what it has to offer. Our site is specifically designed for you and it's the leading place for contractors to meet online. No homeowners asking DIY questions. Just fellow tradesmen who enjoy talking about their business, their trade, and anything else that comes up. No matter what your trade is you'll find that ContractorTalk.com is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free!

Join ContractorTalk.com - Click Here JOIN FOR FREE
Old 11-11-2009, 07:45 AM   #2
Pro
Trade: Licensed Electrical Contractor and Remodeler
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 2,077
That sucks Mike. (Same job I looked at?)
__________________
220...221...whatever it takes!
Last edited by rselectric1; 11-11-2009 at 07:49 AM.
rselectric1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 07:50 AM   #3
One of the sheep
 
angus242's Avatar
Trade: Tile installer/bathroom remodeler
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Will County, Illinois
Posts: 2,122
I'll be finishing a job today in Lombard. Nothing scheduled for tomorrow.

Mattress delivery on Friday.

Next up, backsplash on Saturday!
__________________
Angus
"If you're good at something, never do it for free."
angus242 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 07:53 AM   #4
Pro
Trade: interior trim
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kane Co. Illinois
Posts: 625
RS -Yep the little Wheaton job. Much better to miss work because they are sick,at least I can do some of the little putz jobs I've been putting off!!
mikeswoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 07:55 AM   #5
Pro
Trade: interior trim
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kane Co. Illinois
Posts: 625
Hi angus--Sounds like you have had one long month--jambed into a week.

Hope you and you family are well.
mikeswoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 07:57 AM   #6
One of the sheep
 
angus242's Avatar
Trade: Tile installer/bathroom remodeler
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Will County, Illinois
Posts: 2,122
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeswoods View Post
at least I can do some of the little putz jobs I've been putting off!!
Yes, but will you? Sometimes when I end up staying home, I have all these wonderful ideas on things I can get done. Next thing I know, it's 3:00 and I haven't lifted a finger!
__________________
Angus
"If you're good at something, never do it for free."
angus242 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 08:06 AM   #7
Pro
Trade: interior trim
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kane Co. Illinois
Posts: 625
I meant Putz jobs for customers!!

I still have missing trim on my house --I built it in 1988!!!
mikeswoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 08:22 AM   #8
One of the sheep
 
angus242's Avatar
Trade: Tile installer/bathroom remodeler
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Will County, Illinois
Posts: 2,122
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeswoods View Post
I meant Putz jobs for customers!!

I still have missing trim on my house --I built it in 1988!!!

Ah THOSE!!!! Yes, those need to get done!
__________________
Angus
"If you're good at something, never do it for free."
angus242 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 09:33 AM   #9
New Guy
Trade: Finish Carpentry and Yes I do that also
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 20
I feel your pain about to start a bathroom job the home owner called he broke his foot so they have not been able to pick out fixtures another week behind schedule.
jamesclerie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2009, 12:32 PM   #10
Pro
 
SC sawdaddy's Avatar
Trade: General contractor
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 769
I know how you feel Mike. No inside work for us right now. Several outside projects going on in the hurricane.
Well it gives me plenty of quality time to catch up on my paper work.
Except, you see what I'm doing. sitting here BS-ing with you clowns.
SC sawdaddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2009, 07:14 AM   #11
Pro
Trade: interior trim
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kane Co. Illinois
Posts: 625
Blown in insulation today------YUCK--------

A pay check is a pay check----

Most suck to be a handy man-I like jobs that last 2 weeks to 2 months. This driving all over to do 3 hours work is just plain nuts.

A Little plumbing-a little electrical--some carpentry--Every tool in the truck -spend more time setting up and cleaning up than actually doing something!!!!!

I saw a tile setters card once-----

-------PROFESSIONAL TILE WORK------
---I AM NOT A HANDY MAN------


Made me smile.
mikeswoods is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Linear Mode
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Florida Contractor Does work and doesn't get paid!!!!! localtradesman Business 40 10-13-2009 11:48 AM
Any Plumbers looking for work in Boston, MA area? sadegs Help Wanted or Looking For Work 2 02-20-2009 07:45 PM
How many of us are willing to work second shift? duckdown Marketing & Sales 34 02-09-2009 05:48 PM
Will work cheap in CT for a taper DimitriosF Help Wanted or Looking For Work 1 09-28-2008 03:37 PM
In answer to a closed thread. AAPaint donb1959 Painting & Finish Work 42 08-27-2006 12:36 AM


Top of Page | View New Posts


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:57 AM.

Contact Us - Contractor Talk - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Contractor Talk™ © 2003 - 2009 The Building Network LLC
Contractor Forum | Contractor Articles | Find a Contractor | Construction Products

Our Network: DIY Forum | Woodworking Forum | Painting Forum | Electrician Forum | HVAC Forum | Drywall Forum | Plumbing Forum | Roofing Forum